Archive for January 2026
Flip N Fry Berlin Becomes a Feast for the Eyes with Bruzkus Greenberg Design
The new flagship of Flip N Fry Berlin, designed by Bruzkus Greenberg, transforms a family-focused hamburger restaurant into a vibrant, immersive architectural experience. With a playful use of color, texture, lighting, and bespoke furnishings, the design aims to create a space that’s memorable, repeatable, and distinctly branded. Color plays a central role in defining the…
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Brand New: A Collective Redefines How Legacy Brands Connect With Modern Audiences
New York to Los Angeles-based marketing agency Brand New: A Collective, co-founded by Kellie Pean and Alyssa Convertini, is transforming how heritage brands engage with contemporary audiences. As a female millennial-owned agency, Brand New is leveraging data-driven creativity to bridge legacy with relevance, helping clients like the USTA, Crown Royal, and Proximo Spirits resonate with…
Read More10 New Books Spanning Art, Activism, Memoir, and Must-Read Fiction
From groundbreaking art histories and long-overdue biographies to gripping memoirs and page-turning fiction, this 10-book roundup captures the range of stories shaping today’s cultural conversation. These titles move across disciplines and decades, spotlighting artists who challenged systems, icons who reclaimed their narratives, politicians reflecting on resilience, and novelists unafraid to expose the cracks beneath polished…
Read MoreFormfeld Transforms Walls into Interactive Works of Light and Reflection
Munich-based design studio Formfeld, led by computational architect Simon Vorhammer, is redefining how architecture interacts with its audience. By combining algorithmically generated surfaces with carefully calculated light and reflection effects, Formfeld creates walls that engage viewers in subtle, almost magical ways. As visitors move past, reflections, fragmented images, and logos appear and fade, establishing a…
Read MoreAfrican American Small Business Foundation, Inc. to Host ‘Homegrown Heroes of Long Island’ Fundraising Event
The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. proudly announces its upcoming fundraising and community celebration, Homegrown Heroes of Long Island, to be held at 1 South Ave., Garden City, NY. The event will bring together small business owners, community leaders, advocates, and supporters to honor and uplift the entrepreneurs and changemakers who are driving economic…
Read MoreThe Public Theater Adds Politically Charged ‘Seagull: True Story’ to Spring 2026 Season
The Public Theater has added Seagull: True Story to its Spring 2026 lineup, bringing a politically charged and deeply personal new work to its landmark Astor Place home. Produced by MART Foundation, the play is written by Eli Rarey and created and directed by Alexander Molochnikov, and follows sold-out engagements at La MaMa in New…
Read MoreNew My Code Data Shows Trump Approval Hits Record Low Among Multicultural Voters Ahead of 2026 Midterms
New data from My Code, Intelligence Center is signaling a significant political shift among communities of color as the country moves toward the 2026 midterm elections. The latest findings show President Donald Trump’s approval rating among multicultural voters has dropped to an all-time low, alongside rising anxiety over affordability, immigration enforcement, and political violence. The…
Read MoreVilnius Crowned European Hospitality City 2025, Honored for Excellence, Warmth, and Innovation
Vilnius was named European Hospitality City 2025, earning a rare Honorary Award from the European Hotel Awards jury that is reserved only for cities that exemplify the core values of European hospitality: sincerity, openness, excellence, and human warmth. The distinction, not awarded annually, places Lithuania’s capital in a select category of destinations recognized for setting…
Read MoreThe Public Theater Announces 2026 ‘Shakespeare for the City’ Season: Free, World-Class Productions Across All Five Boroughs
The Public Theater has unveiled its 2026 Shakespeare for the City programming, promising an ambitious season of free, world-class theater for all New Yorkers. Presented by Citizens, the lineup features Free Shakespeare in the Park, Public Works at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater, and the touring Mobile Unit, bringing Shakespeare to parks and correctional facilities…
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